James C. Clayton is an accomplished director, actor, producer, and founder of Play By Play Entertainment, boasting an extensive background in the entertainment industry spanning over two decades. With his diverse expertise, James seamlessly navigates all facets of production, from development to financing, packaging, producing, and directing feature films, primarily focusing on the action and horror genres.
As an accomplished actor, James has made notable appearances in popular television shows such as Fringe, Minority Report, Supernatural, Timeless, and The 100, as well as in the feature film K:19 The Widowmaker, starring alongside Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson. His acting credits also include starring roles in the psychological thriller Candiland (2017) alongside Chelah Horsdal and Gary Busey, and the horror film Residue (2017),which features an ensemble cast including Matt Frewer, Taylor Hickson, William B. Davis, Costas Mandylor, and Elysia Rotaru.
James made his directorial debut with Bullet Proof (2022),a film in which he also produced and starred alongside Vinnie Jones. Released theatrically and on-demand by Lionsgate and IndustryWorks Studios in North America and worldwide, Bullet Proof marks a significant milestone in James' career. Furthermore, he is currently executive producing the crime thriller Slant (2025),starring Stephen Dorff, and is set to release his latest directorial effort, Get Fast (2024),the sequel to Bullet Proof, worldwide in theaters and digitally by Well GO USA Entertainment on November 15, 2024.
